Reaching No.7 in the official UK album listings was seen by many as a disappointment for Ocean Colour Scene's sixth studio album. Nevertheless, the album has sold consistently well, quickly attaining 'gold' status. Originally to be called 'One Foot Square', the album was the first to be recorded away from the Moseley Shoals studio since Ocean Colour Scene's eponymous release in 1992. Although some mixing was performed at the band's Birmingham home, the bulk of recording took place at the Loco studios in north Wales, with finishing touches added at various London based studios.
Track | Title | More Info |
1 | Up on the downside | Originally known under the working-title of 'Drop Dead Fred'/'Drop Dead Ed', 'Up On The Downside' was the last song written for 'Mechanical Wonder' but became the first single to be released from the album. |
2 | In my field | Written by Simon Fowler whilst out walking his dog near his countryside home |
3 | Sail on my Boat |
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4 | Biggest Thing | Simon Fowler's favourite song on the album |
5 | We Made It More |
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6 | Give Me A Letter |
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7 | Mechanical Wonder | Written about the Grand Union canal, the album's title track was released as a single after Steve Cradock and Oscar Harrison re-recorded the backing vocals. |
8 | You Are Amazing |
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9 | If I Gave You My Heart |
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10 | Can't Get Back To The Bassline |
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11 | Something For Me |
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Title : Mechanical Wonder |
Release date : 09/04/2001 |
Highest chart position : 7 |
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Ocean Colour Scene | Moseley Shoals | B-Sides, Seasides and Freerides | Marchin’ Already | One from the Modern | Mechanical Wonder | Songs For The Front Row | Live On The Riverboat | North Atlantic Drift | Anthology | One For The Road | A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad | Live At The Jamhouse | Live At Birmingham Academy | On The Leyline | The BBC Sessions | The Collection
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